Publisher's Synopsis
""The Paradise Mystery"" is a classic detective novel written by J.S. Fletcher. The story is set in the fictional town of Wyvern's Cross, where a wealthy businessman named John Minute is found dead in his home. The local police are unable to solve the case, so they call in private detective Mr. Ronald Camberwell to investigate.As Camberwell delves deeper into the case, he discovers that Minute's death is not as straightforward as it seems. There are a number of suspects with possible motives, including Minute's estranged wife, his business partner, and his secretary. Camberwell must use his wits and detective skills to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.The novel is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is filled with twists and turns, red herrings, and a cast of intriguing characters. ""The Paradise Mystery"" is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.Something unusual, something curiously noticeable--yet he could not exactly tell what--made Bryce go closer to the sleeping man. There was a strange stillness about him--a rigidity which seemed to suggest something more than sleep. And suddenly, with a stifled exclamation, he bent forward and lifted one of the folded hands. It dropped like a leaden weight when Bryce released it, and he pushed back the man's face and looked searchingly into it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.